Direct questioning about intimate partner violence in the home should be
A)a routine component of history taking with female patients.
B)avoided for fear of offending the woman's partner.
C)conducted only in cases in which there is a history of abuse.
D)used only when the patient is obviously being victimized.
E)used only when bruises are found on physical examination.

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The presence of intimate partner violence should be routinely queried, and the questioning should be direct for all female patients.

Direct Questioning About Intimate Partner Violence in the Home Should